Practice Tips For the Beginner

Good practice habits help you become a good player. Here are some tips:

1. Have a consistent practice time, such as right after school or right before dinner.

2. Also have a special area or room where you won’t be distracted.

3. Establish a routine. Just like an athlete works out every day for excellence, a musician does the same.

A well-rounded practice session could include:

• The music that your teacher has assigned or any music the band or orchestra is learning
• Scales!  Pick a scale a day
• Hold long tones to develop good tone quality
• Make up a song, just for fun
• Play along with a favorite singer or band CD